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  1. menelfloss

    Mpeg 4 programing

    So, Dish also provides some programming in Mpeg4?
  2. menelfloss

    Mpeg 4 programing

    What is the percent of HD channels being transmitted by D* in Mpeg4? All? some? sometimes? Thinking of getting D* for the PQ. Mike
  3. menelfloss

    Comparing both providers

    Well, That is kinda what I was wondering. I have heard that the quality is better but did not know it was because of less lossy compression. I plan to run my locals from the antenna in my attic but the rest from a HD provider. The SD compression from Dish looks pretty bad. I do appreciate a...
  4. menelfloss

    Comparing both providers

    This looks like a good deal to me. I plan to buy the new tv's by the 30th. I'll let you know how things turned out. Thanks again. Mike
  5. menelfloss

    Comparing both providers

    Hey Jokeworm, That sounds like a pretty good idea! Penny for Cinamax huh? cool. Yes I will need the other DVR,..(don't want my teenagers messin with my recording line up) Thank you so much for responding. Mike
  6. menelfloss

    Comparing both providers

    The Dish prices are based on a conversation I had over the phone with Dish sales. I went over it three times to make sure. they did know that I am an existing customer. Still it is intriguing to me that DTV could be better signal and also possibly more HD content. Mike
  7. menelfloss

    Comparing both providers

    Ok sorry The jest of it is Ok, I cut and pasted into plain text and now trying this one more time. Startup Costs 2 DIRECTV HD Receiver $198.00 Instant Online Rebate -$99.00 1 Handling and Delivery Fee $0.00 1 Standard Professional Installation $0.00 Total Startup Costs: $99.00 Your...
  8. menelfloss

    Comparing both providers

    Let me try this again. I was not able to paste the quote into the quick reply last time....Hmmmmm
  9. menelfloss

    Comparing both providers

    OK, This is what I came up with for two tv's.... Looks pretty good to me,.. can it be true that even after the $10.00 off per month for a full year that DTV is less expensive than Dish? Best buy also mentions that DTV has better signal. True? Mike Startup Costs
  10. menelfloss

    Comparing both providers

    I am planning to replace my two SD tv's with HD ones within a month. Currently paying $67.75 for Dish Top100 and Showtime. Below is what I can get from them: 1. 2 HD dvr's $99.99 each with rebate of $100.00 (no cost) 2. Rental for both boxes (one $5 and the other $6 per month) ..$11bucks a...